Editing Intern

Duration: 4 months
Start date: May 2021
Hours: Variable from 5 to 20 hours/week
Location: Remote
Compensation: $15/hour
Future outlook: The possibility of a 4-month internship extension
Application period: February 1-28, 2021

The Editing Intern’s primary responsibility is to provide assistance and support to the center’s Editor, in addition to supporting the staff in planning and implementing research-related activities.

Key responsibilities:

• Help in proofreading, fact-checking, and editing written work.
• Search for source materials for analysis papers.
• Collect and summarize relevant literature and sources, and prepare literature reviews.
• Contribute to the writing and preparation of papers (analyses, reports, updates, etc.).
• Research, monitor, and document developments in Middle East issues.
• Attend and report on external events related to the Middle East.
• Maintain and update the calendar of external events pertaining to Middle East issues.
• Track media coverage of Middle East issues, and contribute to creating news briefs.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of events.
• Perform other administrative and logistical tasks as directed.

Additional Requirements:

• Must meet all general requirements.
• Excellent research, writing, editing, reasoning, and analytical skills; attention to detail; ability to work independently.